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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1210
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May 15, 2007

KSC-07pd1210

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The locomotive and rail cars carrying solid rocket booster motor segments and two aft...

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NASA image: Examining the Radio Frequency Panel of NASA's Europa Clipper
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Mar 3, 2022

Examining the Radio Frequency Panel of NASA's Europa Clipper

An engineer inspects the radio frequency (RF) panel of NASA's Europa Clipper in a cleanroom at the Johns Hopkins...

JPL
NASA image: Bottom of Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
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Jan 20, 2021

Bottom of Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

An Ingenuity team member inspects NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in one of the space simulation chambers at the...

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NASA image: 1400201
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Mar 28, 2014

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NASA AND BOEING ENGINEERS INSPECT AND PREPARE ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT TANKS EVER MANUFACTURED....

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NASA image: iss063e040779
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Jul 7, 2020

iss063e040779

iss063e040779 (July 7, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Flight Engineer Doug Hurley works on the...

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NASA image: iss064e024596
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Jan 21, 2021

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iss064e024596 (Jan. 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker inspects a science...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This image of the International Space Station (ISS) in orbit was taken during a fly-around inspection by the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jun 26, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

Clark Johnson inspects components tested in the Environmental Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

The Bartolomeo research platform has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and will undergo final inspection and...

KSC
NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 22, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, inspect the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat shield after a...

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NASA image: 1400200
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Mar 28, 2014

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NASA AND BOEING ENGINEERS INSPECT AND PREPARE ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT TANKS EVER MANUFACTURED....

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 22, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, inspect the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat shield after a...

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NASA image: iss071e513837
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Aug 9, 2024

iss071e513837

iss071e513837 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, Boeing's Crew Flight Test...

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NASA image: 1400203
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Mar 28, 2014

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NASA AND BOEING ENGINEERS INSPECT AND PREPARE ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT TANKS EVER MANUFACTURED....

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 22, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, inspect the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat shield after a...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00081
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Aug 21, 2007

KSC-07-S-00081

The STS-118 crew members walk around Endeavour on a post-landing inspection. Mission STS-118 is the 22nd shuttle...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 22, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, inspect the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat shield after a...

JSC
NASA image: LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM
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Mar 31, 1982

LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM

Air-to-air coverage of Orbiter inspection during its descent, along side and during touchdown. NORTHRUP STRIP, WHITE...

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NASA image: Textron Heat Shield Work
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Nov 22, 2013

Textron Heat Shield Work

Technicians at Textron in Wimington, MA, inspect the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion heat shield after a...

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NASA image: 1400198
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Mar 28, 2014

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NASA AND BOEING ENGINEERS INSPECT AND PREPARE ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT TANKS EVER MANUFACTURED....

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NASA image: Kuipers conducts maintenance in the Columbus Module
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Feb 23, 2012

Kuipers conducts maintenance in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-094534 (23 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss066e090268
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Dec 13, 2021

iss066e090268

iss066e090268 (Dec. 13, 2021) --- Astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Oct 14, 1964

Wernher von Braun

This is a photograph that was made on October 14, 1964 of Dr. von Braun while he toured the Marned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: 1400199
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Mar 28, 2014

1400199

NASA AND BOEING ENGINEERS INSPECT AND PREPARE ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT TANKS EVER MANUFACTURED....

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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